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What does hegemony mean?

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Noun
  1. (formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
  2. Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force.
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Vietnam invaded Cambodia, consolidating Soviet hegemony over all of Indochina.
In the late 18th century, the Siamese established hegemony over much of what is now Laos.
Together, we could have seriously eroded New Labour's hegemony on the left vote.
Nonetheless, each perspective defines hegemony with regard to different conceptions of agency.
This fight against cultural hegemony and for self-realization is the essence of the feminist struggle.
Designer Kate Spade has achieved handbag hegemony and her boxy yet fresh bags swing from the shoulder of every New Yorker worth her manicure.

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